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What realization did the author have as they observed the sunset in Toronto?
What realization did the author have as they observed the sunset in Toronto?
- Their watch was not working properly.
- The plumes of gases were caused by wildfires only in Canada.
- The sun was burning a hole in the horizon.
- The sky had turned rusted orange due to faraway wildfires. (correct)
What was the author's occupation in the early 1990s?
What was the author's occupation in the early 1990s?
- Tree planter (correct)
- Forestry expert
- University professor
- Soot analyst
Why did the author and other university students commonly work as tree planters in northern Ontario?
Why did the author and other university students commonly work as tree planters in northern Ontario?
- To increase the likelihood of monoculture
- To contribute to reducing wildfires
- To avoid spending time indoors
- To earn money and spend time outdoors (correct)
What misconception did the author have about tree planting?
What misconception did the author have about tree planting?
What was the main task of the summer planters in the text?
What was the main task of the summer planters in the text?
Why were the black spruce saplings spaced six feet apart according to the text?
Why were the black spruce saplings spaced six feet apart according to the text?
What did the Canadian actor Will Arnett feel about tree planting?
What did the Canadian actor Will Arnett feel about tree planting?
How much did the summer planters earn per tree planted?
How much did the summer planters earn per tree planted?
What did the trees the summer planters were planting, black spruce, evolve to have?
What did the trees the summer planters were planting, black spruce, evolve to have?
What was the purpose of duct tape wrapped around the planter's fingers and heels mentioned in the text?
What was the purpose of duct tape wrapped around the planter's fingers and heels mentioned in the text?
Why did the author work as a tree planter in northern Ontario in the early 1990s?
Why did the author work as a tree planter in northern Ontario in the early 1990s?
What misconception did the author have about tree planting?
What misconception did the author have about tree planting?
How did the author realize their role in contributing to the smoke-filled sky?
How did the author realize their role in contributing to the smoke-filled sky?
What unintended consequence of monoculture planting does the author discuss?
What unintended consequence of monoculture planting does the author discuss?
What was the responsibility for woodland regeneration in Ontario mainly transferred to?
What was the responsibility for woodland regeneration in Ontario mainly transferred to?
Why were the black spruce trees referred to as 'gas on a stick'?
Why were the black spruce trees referred to as 'gas on a stick'?
What motivated Canadian actor Will Arnett and others to engage in tree planting?
What motivated Canadian actor Will Arnett and others to engage in tree planting?
Why did the author nearly quit working as a tree planter one morning?
Why did the author nearly quit working as a tree planter one morning?
What is the significance of spacing the black spruce saplings six feet apart according to the text?
What is the significance of spacing the black spruce saplings six feet apart according to the text?
How did the author describe the general mood of the summer planters despite some cynicism?
How did the author describe the general mood of the summer planters despite some cynicism?
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